The Anti-Japanese War Begins with the Northeast Army

From this series of events, we can see that there are many Japanese spies in the capital of Heilongjiang Province. If we want to develop peacefully in the future, we must eliminate the spies in the city.

However, just after this work began, a telegram from the interior attracted everyone's attention:
In mid-June 1929, the confrontation inside the Great Wall over the struggle for power had begun. Zhang Zuoxiang was ordered to mobilize troops and prepare to lead the main force into Shanhaiguan.

"It's still here."

Holding the telegram paper, Jiang Cheng's face turned pale.

Once the main force of the Northeastern Army from Fengtian Province enters the pass, they may never be able to come back to guard against the Japanese.

"Dad, can't this matter be delayed?"

After some hesitation, Jiang Cheng called the Fengtian Marshal's Office and contacted Zhang Zuoxiang. "The most important thing now is to guard against the Japanese invaders... The situation in the Northeast is not stable yet. The Kwantung Army needs to send more troops. We..."

Before he finished speaking, Zhang Zuoxiang sighed, "I don't want to either, Feilan. Since Dai Hanqing took charge of Fengtian, the Kwantung Army has been increasing its garrison in Fengtian Province for various reasons."

"I have also been negotiating with the Japanese side during this period...Since it is not a war period, there is really no need for them to continue to increase their troops."

Jiang Cheng clenched his teeth.

As one of the few survivors of the old Fengtian clique, Zhang Zuoxiang's loyalty is unquestionable...but his character is really gentle, even to the point of being overly weak.

Facing foreign enemies, he still planned to "negotiate" and "discuss", but he didn't realize that the Japanese might not be able to exert their strength in Jilin and Heilongjiang Provinces, and would definitely turn their evil intentions to Fengtian Province.

"Dad, what did the third uncle say?"

Without directly pointing it out, Jiang Cheng continued as calmly as possible, "As far as I know, he also doesn't support the Japanese increasing their garrison."

Zhang Zuoxiang did not respond directly, but changed the subject subtly: "Feilan, it just so happens that you called..."

"Now that the troops are being mobilized in the interior, we can't just not make a statement. I think we should just do the same as before and give some military funds!"

Jiang Cheng lowered his eyes, but couldn't help sneering in his heart: He has been keeping a low profile for so many years, and even Zhang Zuoxiang treats him as a fat sheep.

"Father, you should be aware of the situation in Jilin and Heilongjiang Province. Youquan and I also need money everywhere."

Zhang Zuoxiang was about to say a few more words when Jiang Cheng added coldly, "Dad, if Han Qing wants to defend our Northeast, I will have to pay for the military expenses even if I have to sell everything I own—"

"But you know better than me what he did!"

At this point, Jiang Cheng let out a long breath and continued, "I saw clearly what those bastards were like in Fengtian."

Without waiting for Zhang Zuoxiang to finish his words, Jiang Cheng hung up the phone.

This was the first time he was so rude to his father-in-law...but Jiang Cheng was really furious.

Instead of stopping him from attacking the Central Plains, he even wanted me to "help" him -

How can we help? Are we going to empty our own pockets and wait for the Japanese to invade Northeast China?

When I turned around and looked up, I saw Wu Taixun coming in.

"Why, Han Qing wants to enter the pass?"

He also held a telegram in his hand. "Are you planning to go?"

As expected, I misunderstood Jiang Cheng and thought he was going to send troops to Shanhaiguan to help his good brother fight the Central Plains War. "Whether this war is fought or not, whether it is fought today, tomorrow, or in the future - I have no interest in entering the pass."

He stepped forward and patted the other person on the shoulder, "The Northeast is our home. No matter what, I have to help you set up the stall in Heilongjiang Province."

"By the way, my third sister and her husband will come to Qiqihar in the next day or two, bringing a batch of supplies from the Americans."

Jiang Cheng rubbed his hands and said, "Now that the industrial relocation to the north has been planned, the most important thing before us is to build an armored force in Heilongjiang Province."

"I have mobilized several instructors and pilots from the Jilin Army. I will select soldiers and bring them out one by one!"

Wu Taixun calmed down, raised his eyes and said to him: "Hey, think about it carefully, no wonder you have made so many military achievements in these years, it has a lot to do with these efforts!"

Jiang Cheng waved his hand and smiled, and the two of them walked out while talking about Li Jinglin's recent training.

Unlike Jilin, where smoking is completely banned, it is very common for soldiers in Heilongjiang Province to smoke opium.

After Li Jinglin took over the position of "Chief Instructor", he issued a special order to ban smoking in the army.

Many people were very dissatisfied with this and began to protest to their superiors - but even when the matter reached Wu Taixun, the answer given by the governor of Heilongjiang Province was that they must obey the orders of the Grand Master.

"It is very difficult to stop smoking. Many brothers have given up, saying that they can give up eating, but they cannot give up smoking."

Wu Taixun said awkwardly as he walked, "I think we should change this rule! For example, start with once every three days and gradually increase it to ten days."

Before he could finish his words, Jiang Cheng shook his head and interrupted him: "If smoking is not banned completely, even if it is not banned completely... the addiction to smoking will inevitably grow. Once this loophole is opened, quitting smoking will become a fantasy."

After saying this, his face darkened and he continued, "The order remains unchanged, and an additional clause is added: Anyone who dares to cause trouble because of smoking opium will be executed on the spot."

"Also, for those who want to leave because of smoking, give them two dollars each and let them go - Heilongjiang Province does not need these bad apples."

Wu Taixun wanted to argue, but then he thought: I have seen this before. On the battlefield, because of the opium addiction, some soldiers didn't even have the strength to charge, and were beaten by the enemy soldiers without any resistance.

Although it is difficult to ban smoking, I am afraid it will be impossible without enforcement.

"Okay, I get it - but, please spare me the execution on the spot and change it to twenty military sticks."

Wu Taixun licked his lips and continued, "Before, you wanted to select a group of tank drivers. I asked Xiufang to do it. A total of more than 500 were selected. Shall we go and take a look?"

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These 500+ reserve tank drivers were reported by the entire Heilongjiang Provincial Army.

In addition to physical fitness requirements, there are also requirements for various reaction abilities and living habits, and they are carefully selected.

At present, there are not many tanks in Heilongjiang Province, but when the war against Japan begins in the later stage, tanks will be transported from northern Mongolia continuously... and the number of drivers becomes particularly important.

Wu Taixun placed this first group of people in a newly built school in Heilongjiang Province and renamed it Heilongjiang Comprehensive Military Academy.

These more than 500 selected soldiers undoubtedly became the first batch of trainee soldiers.

The person who was appointed as the dean was the president of a university in Heilongjiang Province and the current Minister of Education in the provincial capital. His name was Feng Jingchang and he just turned 45 this year. (End of this chapter)